Alexander the Great

  • Born in Pella, Macedonia to King Philip II
    356 BCE

    Born in Pella, Macedonia to King Philip II

  • Alexander's father Philip was assassinated and he took over the throne.
    336 BCE

    Alexander's father Philip was assassinated and he took over the throne.

  • Battle of Issus, Alexander won.
    333 BCE

    Battle of Issus, Alexander won.

  • Battle of Tyre, Alexander laid siege to fortified island of Tyre after being refused entry.
    332 BCE

    Battle of Tyre, Alexander laid siege to fortified island of Tyre after being refused entry.

  • Alexander faced Darius and his troops at Gaugamela. Battle of Gaugamela.
    331 BCE

    Alexander faced Darius and his troops at Gaugamela. Battle of Gaugamela.

  • Alexander killed his general Parmerio after the son was convicted of plotting his death.
    330 BCE

    Alexander killed his general Parmerio after the son was convicted of plotting his death.

  • Alexander killed Cleitus, another general.
    328 BCE

    Alexander killed Cleitus, another general.

  • Alexander began to march at Punjab, India.
    327 BCE

    Alexander began to march at Punjab, India.

  • Battle of Hydaspes
    326 BCE

    Battle of Hydaspes

  • Alexander The Great's Death
    323 BCE

    Alexander The Great's Death